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Andradite and Nickeline Physical Properties


Nickeline and Andradite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
Brittle   

Solubility
Not Available   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
3.70-4.10   
Not Available   

Fracture
Conchoidal, Uneven, Conchoidal, Brittle, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)   
Conchoidal, Uneven   

Cleavage
none   
{1010} Imperfect, {0001} Imperfect   

Mohs Hardness
6.5-7   
5-5.5   

Chemical Composition
Ca 3Fe 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)   
Not Available   

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Andradite and Nickeline Chemical Formula

While comparing Andradite and Nickeline physical properties, the important data you should know is its chemical composition. Since chemical formula defines the molecular structure of the crystal, most of the physical properties like color, tenacity, solubility are governed by Andradite and Nickeline chemical formula.

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Andradite and Nickeline Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Andradite and Nickeline Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Andradite and Nickeline Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Andradite is Not Available whereas that of Nickeline is Not Available.

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